Cardamom
Aromatic, warming-yet-gentle spice that aids digestion and freshens; fairly tridoshic.
reduces Vataneutral for Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet, pungent
- Virya (energy): heating
- Guna (qualities): light
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Aharayogi varga (culinary adjuvants)
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Haritakyadi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.